Spanish Capture of Milan
- When
- 1526
- Where
- Milan
- Episodes
- 1
On 24 July 1526, the citadel of Milan fell to Imperial forces after the League relief army failed to break the siege lines. This occurred following the French defeat at Pavia in 1525, which left Emperor Charles V's forces in a strong position in Italy.
Episodes
Background and detail
Preceding Military Actions. French forces briefly retook Milan in late 1524 but lost it again after their decisive defeat at the Battle of Pavia on 24 February 1525. This defeat left the forces of Emperor Charles V in a strong position within the Italian peninsula, setting the stage for the final siege.
People involved
- Imperial forces · Capturing force
- League relief army · Relief force
Sources
- Duchy of Milan Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-11
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